CALTRANS LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE LEADWORKER

Caltrans; California (MO); On-site; USD 57,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Caltrans Landscape Maintenance Leadworker in Fresno County oversees a crew under a CT Tree Maintenance Supervisor, planning and scheduling daily work. Incumbents train staff, monitor safety, and maintain records of labor, equipment, and materials.

Travel up to 50% may be required for emergency operations or special assignments. Applicants must have a valid Class B CDL with Tank Vehicle endorsement and a Cal-EPA QAC certification prior to appointment; post-bid processes apply as described in the

Qualifications

• Must assist with planning and scheduling work under supervision.
• Must supervise crew in field operations and ensure safety of workers and the public.
• Maintain accurate records of labor, equipment and materials used.
• Oversee vehicles, machinery and manual labor in maintaining state highways.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule work under supervision.
• In the field, oversee and lead the crew.
• Keep accurate records of labor, equipment and material usage.
• Operate vehicles and machinery; perform labor-intensive tasks.

Skills

Planning and scheduling

Leadership

Record keeping

Safety decisions

Education

Class B CDL (license)

QAC certification (Cal-EPA)

Tools

CDL Class B

QAC Certification

Job description

Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

Job Code #

JC-529365

Position #(s)

906-670-6296-XXX

Working Title

Caltrans Landscape Maintenance Leadworker

Classification

CALTRANS LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE LEADWORKER

$5,119.00 - $6,696.00

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions

Multiple

Work Location

Fresno County

Telework

In Office

Job Type

Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

Caltrans Mission: Improving lives and communities through transportation.
Caltrans Vision: A thriving and connected California.
The Caltrans workforce is made up of diverse and unique individuals who contribute to our organizational success.
Department Website: www.dot.ca.gov
Director’s EEO Policy : https://dot.ca.gov/programs/equal-employment-opportunity
Director’s EEO Policy Statement: https://dot.ca.gov/programs/equal-employment-opportunity

Job Description And Duties

Under the general supervision of a CT Tree Maintenance Supervisor, the incumbent will assist the supervisor in planning and scheduling work, and in the field will oversee and lead the crew. Will keep accurate records of labor, equipment and material usage. Makes decisions in the field that affect worker and public safety. In the absence of the CT Tree Maintenance Supervisor, will assume the duties to train and plan the work of subordinates. Incumbent must retain a Class B Commercial Drivers License and will operate vehicles, machinery, tools and will perform labor intensive work associated with maintaining the state highway system, during emergency operations and special assignments. Overnight travel out of town up to 50% of the time may be required to meet operational needs.

PARF# 06-27-0100/JC-529365

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Caltrans Landscape Maintenance Leadworker exam.

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a valid California Drivers License (CDL). You must answer the questions addressing your CDL on your application. Ensure you provide your CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions.
• The position(s) require(s) a Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) a valid unrestricted Class B commercial driver’s license, with Tank Vehicle (N) endorsement.
• The position(s) require(s) the possession of a Qualified Applicator Certificate (QAC), Landscape Maintenance or Right-of-Way Pest Control Category, issued by the California Environmental Protection Agency (Cal-EPA). The certification must be obtained prior to appointment.

This position is subject to the Post & Bid process. Applications from a certification list, transfer, change-in-class, reinstatement, re-employment, and/or training and development assignment will be accepted for this position but may not be considered unless the Post & Bid process does not result in a hire. Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are basing your eligibility on education, you must include your unofficial transcript(s)/diploma for verification. Unofficial, original, or official sealed transcripts will be accepted and may be required upon appointment. Applicants with foreign transcripts/degrees must provide a transcript/degree U.S. equivalency report evaluation that indicates the number of units and degree to which the foreign coursework is equivalent. Please visit either of the following two websites for a list of evaluation agencies: https://www.naces.org/members or https://aice-eval.org. Please redact birthdates and social security numbers.

Final Filing Date: 8/31/2026

Required Application Package Documents

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.